Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT13 | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19950605 - 19960501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V026000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990420 | Date Received by ODI: 19990208 | Date Added to Database: 19990216 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-229 | ||
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1770 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE HOOK ON THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS CAN FRACTURE AT LOW MILEAGE. |
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Consequence:
THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE SPRINGS WITH HEAVIER SPRINGS AND A NEW ANCHOR. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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